Aster was included in United Food Bank's October 1 telethon. Watch the video by clicking this link.

Every October since 1999, organizations across the country have observed Health Literacy Month — a time to focus on understanding and using health information to take care of yourself.

This year, Open Enrollment for 2027 coverage runs from October 15 to December 7, 2026 — a roughly seven-week window during which Medicare beneficiaries can review, change, or confirm their coverage for the year ahead. Aster is here to help.

It's never too late to quit — and this October, Aster Aging is partnering with the Maricopa County Department of Public Health to prove it.

There's nothing like a matinee with a bucket of popcorn and a room full of familiar faces, and this October, Aster's Senior Centers have free weekly movie showings with a lineup built for the season — think haunted mansions, wisecracking witches, and one very good dog.

Fall doesn't just change the weather — it changes what's cheapest, freshest, and most nutrient-packed at the grocery store. As summer produce fades, a new lineup takes its place, and October's harvest happens to line up remarkably well with what older adults need more of: fiber, potassium, and vitamin A — often at a lower price than out-of-season produce.

If you've ever stood in a grocery aisle comparing prices and wondered whether eating well is simply out of reach on a fixed income, you're not alone. It's one of the most common concerns we hear from older adults and families across the East Valley — and it's backed by a real, persistent myth: that healthy food costs more than processed or fast food.

For Aster Aging, volunteers are not simply an addition to its programs. They are part of how the organization delivers services, builds relationships and reaches thousands of older adults across the East Valley.

However you like your movies — sci-fi, spy thrillers, comedy, or a good old-fashioned tearjerker — there's something on the September lineup for you.

Starting in September, University of Arizona Nursing students take the lead on a weekly Health & Wellness Workshop, sitting down with you to talk through practical, everyday health topics — and in the process, both sides walk away better for it.

Falls are so often dismissed as just a normal part of getting older, and this couldn't be further from the truth.

Aster is partnering with News Literacy for Arizona to bring a free, nonpartisan workshop to Senior Centers this September — staying informed shouldn't mean feeling overwhelmed or unsure of what to trust.

For most older adults, staying in the home they know — surrounded by their own routines, their own neighborhood, their own memories — is the goal. But independence doesn't mean going it alone.

Every September, more than 10,000 senior centers across the country pause to celebrate something easy to take for granted: a place to belong.

Volunteering at the Senior Center gives you the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of older adults while finding purpose and community.

Carbohydrates get a bad reputation these days. But for older adults, the real issue is rarely carbohydrates themselves — it's which kind you're eating, and how much fiber travels along with it.

August brings a lineup that swings from Broadway to the high seas to a galaxy far closer to home than you'd think. Every Tuesday and Thursday, Aster's Senior Centers open the doors for a free movie and free popcorn, no ticket required — just an RSVP. Here's what's playing.

Aster is partnering with Chase Bank to bring a special "Protect Your Finances" workshop to both Senior Centers this August.

Driving looks different than it did twenty, or even ten, years ago. Traffic patterns have changed, intersections have been redesigned, new technology has crept into our dashboards, and the rules of the road have quietly shifted around us. For many older adults, staying independent means staying behind the wheel — and staying behind the wheel safely means keeping those skills current.

For $24 or more per year, you can become an official member of the Senior Center. It's a simple way to say, "This place matters to me, and I want to help it keep going."

Small, thoughtful changes to your living space can keep you safer as you age.

Caring for an aging spouse or parent is one of the most profound things you can do — and, at times, one of the most exhausting. Here's how to recognize the signs of caregiver burnout and where East Valley families can find real, often free, respite support.

Advance directives aren't about expecting the worst — they're about making sure the people who love you never have to guess. Here's a plain-language guide to Arizona's advance directive options, from living wills to the state registry.

Programs that help older adults pay for food, health coverage, medications, and utility bills go unclaimed every year — not because people don't need them, but because the process of learning about them can feel more complicated than it is. Here is what exists, who it's for, and what Aster can do to help you find out whether it applies to you.

Air quality is a critical part of our health and well being. Here in Arizona, special precautions help you stay healthy all year round.